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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,580.06, 348,559.77 and 139,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,580.06, 348,559.77 and 139,402 is: 192,374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,580.06 : 348,559.77 = 139,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,580.06/348,559.77 = 139,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,580.06x = 348,559.77 × 139,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,580.06x = 48,589,929,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,589,929,057.54/252,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,374.37

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